Software Configuration Lead: CI/CD & Release

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Software Configuration Staff Lead in Sterling Heights, MI to manage software configuration management across multi-project programs. The role drives CM plans, baselines, and release governance with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in CM/DevOps, strong Git/Jenkins/Azure DevOps experience, and a track record of improving tooling and processes within defense or aerospace environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 7–10 years of software configuration management or DevOps experience.
• Experience with Git and branching strategies; CI/CD tooling.
• Strong understanding of CM principles and release management.
• Ability to lead multi-project environments and coordinate audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SCM plans, policies, and procedures.
• Define and enforce versioning, branching, release management standards.
• Ensure CM practices align with ISO/CMMI/contractual standards.
• Establish and maintain software baselines; manage CCBs; change impact analyses.
• Administer and optimize SCM tools (Git, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Develop scripts and automation to support build, packaging, release.
• Coordinate builds/releases; maintain release notes and docs.
• Support audits and provide CM training.

Skills

CM leadership

DevOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub/GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Cameo modeling

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Software Configuration Staff Lead in Sterling Heights, MI to manage software configuration management across multi-project programs. The role drives CM plans, baselines, and release governance with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in CM/DevOps, strong Git/Jenkins/Azure DevOps experience, and a track record of improving tooling and processes within defense or aerospace environments.